The American Welding Society (AWS) was founded in 1919 as a multifaceted, nonprofit organiza-tion with a goal to advance the science, technology and application of welding and related joining disciplines. From factory floor to high-rise construction, from military weaponry to home products, AWS continues to lead the way in supporting welding education and technology development to ensure a strong, competitive and exciting way of life for all Americans.

Founded in 1945 as the National Welding Supply Association (NWSA), the Gases and Welding Distributors Association (GAWDA) has represented the distributors and manufacturers of welding supplies and materials for 66 years. In 2002, to more accurately reflect the changing industry and membership, the National Welding Supply Association changed its name to the "Gases and Welding Distributors Association" at the opening Business Session of the 58th Annual Convention.

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About 15 years ago, WEMCO - An Association of Welding Manufacturers became an AWS Standing Committee dedicated to providing a common voice to the welding industry, government bodies and technical organizations worldwide. Today, this very influential and powerful association represents manufacturers making products for welding processes and applications. It provides valued-added information and services to end users, distributors and manufacturers in the welding industry.

The American Fire Sprinkler Association, (AFSA) is a non-profit, international association representing open shop fire sprinkler contractors, dedicated to the educational advancement of its members and promotion of the use of automatic fire sprinkler systems. AFSA was organized in 1981 to provide the open shop fire sprinkler contractor with training, consulting, communication, representation and many more services, all of which have expanded over its existence.Membership is open to contractors, manufacturers, suppliers, designers and Authorities Having Jurisdiction. Currently, AFSA represents approximately 750 companies and individuals in the United States and throughout the world.

Ohio Valley Oil & Gas Association is an alliance of businesses whose mission is to overcome any and all challenges to support oil and gas production and distribution in the Eastern Ohio, Northern West Virginia and Western Pennsylvania region.